Alentejo, a Wine Region in Portugal

Alentejo, a Wine Region in Portugal – Episode #679

May 19, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes three wines from Alentejo and discusses the varietals found in this underrated region.

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“Gary, PLEASE never do another Alentejo special. This wine region is on…” by Fabricio
“No to the mike, you sound great without it. Use it when you are on the…” by Rich
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Cartuxa Pera Manca WhiteAlentejo
2006 Esporao Reserva RedAlentejo
2006 J Portugal Ramos Vila Santa RedAlentejo

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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August 8, 2009

Fabricio
Gary, PLEASE never do another Alentejo special. This wine region is one of the best kept secrets in the wine world and let’s keep it that way, lest prices triple. From there I suggest you try these two: “Monte do Pintor” and “Vinha do Moura”. (By the way, the “j” in Alentejo is pronounced as in “jonas”, not the Spanish way. Cheers)
July 6, 2009

Rich
No to the mike, you sound great without it. Use it when you are on the road as the sound is generally poor then
July 3, 2009

Seb
Dear Gerry,

Love the show. I am a longtime winenerd and you just drank my “housewine” the Esporao from Alentejo. Glad you liked it just as much as i do.
Lots of succes and congr. on the little one.

Seb Hahn
June 14, 2009

chukhead-ted
you dont need a mic, but i am in favor of turning up the volume since the volume doesn’t go too high on my computer. thanks!
June 12, 2009

Adrian
Portugese wines are like non existence in Malaysia but maybe I wasn’t looking hard enough. Gary a request, can you try Vida Nova? A pal of mine is a great fan of Cliff and I’m trying to get him to WLTV and maybe by tasting Vida Nova might just do the trick…
June 11, 2009

gil peralta
I think you sound great without a mic. I would like to hear Mott more however !! Effin love you, keep it up yo!!!!!!!!
June 10, 2009

wannaBconnoisseur
Interesting show, never heard of this region.

Q- NO
June 8, 2009

Jayhitek
QOTD: Try it! Why not!?
June 6, 2009

JayZee
Interesting show about a region that I am completely unfamiliar with. I will have to try some Alentejo soon.

QOTD: I don’t think you need the mic when in the office but whenever you are on location, you definitely need to use the mic.
June 3, 2009

thefaamakesmedrink
Gary,

QOTD: No.

Regards,

The Republican Party
June 1, 2009

rowland
qotd; no, do the mike only when you do remote stuff. in your office the camera works fine.
June 1, 2009

Dominus
Plus Aliconte Bouchet?
June 1, 2009

Dominus
Fredo: Made with Trincadeira, Aragonês and Cabernet Sauvignon, with 20 yr old vines, this is the flagship wine of the company, matured in new American oak barrels for 12 months, followed by 12 months in bottle
June 1, 2009

Dominus
Fredo: I’ll do it when I get home today (Monday). It’s good so I highly recommend it for what it’s worth.
May 28, 2009

ClingF18
Go for it Gary! Wear the mic. Technology is good.
May 28, 2009

Fredo
Can someone please write the grape varities in the 06 Esporao Reserva?
May 28, 2009

Wimby
Wear the mic; you need to move up in sophistication…you show is gaining popularity.
May 27, 2009

Socal-Anthony
QTD-No Mic-hear you fine.

Great show. Before running across you on the internet I was really only into west coast wines and primarily CA. I am now branching out and have a few Gigondas sitting in the cellar for the weekend. I also am reading all of the comments in the wine spectator about the French Wines. Can you do some more shows on the other regions? the Loire, Medoc, etc…

thanks again
May 26, 2009

Jo-Ann
Check your pronunciation of Alentejo.
May 26, 2009

Bruce
Love the unheralded regions. I’ve been juicing on Minervois. Let’s have some on WLTV.
May 26, 2009

Bruce
QOTD: Oh yeah, mic it, all day wherever you are.
May 25, 2009

PSPatrick
QOTD: No.
May 25, 2009

Lurker
Boo to the mic.
May 25, 2009

Jim in Atlanta
You don’t need a mike when you are in the office. You project very well without one most of the time.
May 25, 2009

Dan-o
GV – I am just starting to get into Portugese wines and therefore I appreciate this show. I can’t seem to find a wine merchant in the Boston area that has an in-depth selection of these regions. Any recommendations?

QOTD – I don’t think you need a mic. I hear you fine. Mott is sometimes not audible, but I hear him most of the time.

BTW – love the fun facts! I watch the show to learn, as well as have fun.